WWU Workshops! Actor-Creator Training at WWU - WWU trained students will demonstrate Suzuki forms, Viewpoint creation, and a short, original devised work. Followed by Q &A with WWU students. Facilitated by Rich Brown Afro Caribbean Dance - Its carnival time all the time on the Islands. We will enjoy dancing combinations from cultural places like Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti and Brazil. Workshop is great for intensive dance students. All are encouraged. Women are asked to wear wide skirts or sarongs. Anyone can Sing - Don’t believe you can sing? Been told you are “tone-deaf”? Learn techniques to help you go right to the correct pitch. Find out that you really can learn to sing, and have fun in the process. Larry Bridges. BA or BFA? -That is the question. Beth Leonard, department chair at WWU, will discuss the pros and cons of both degrees to prepare students for this important decision. Beth ran the BFA Acting program at Stevens College in Columbia, Missouri for years and now teaches in the BA program at Western. Beth Leonard Become a Better Broadway Belter: Tired of being told “You need to learn to belt”? Find out what healthy belting is, and how it differs from ”legit” singing. Discover how to protect your voice, so you can do 8 shows a week on Broadway! Larry Bridges Four Leadership Patterns that Enable Success In and Out of the Classroom-Teachers only. Join Dr. AnnRené Joseph in experiencing the four leadership patterns that enable personal and professional success in most situations. The four leadership patterns that will be shared and experienced by participants of this workshop support the artistic processes of creating, performing/presenting, and responding to life, work, and people. Understanding how the patterns work, and that each and every one of us has the potential and possibility to access the four patterns that are innate in all people, will inspire participants to work through their strength patterns to access their weaker patterns, while moving toward a balanced approach to teaching, learning, living, and being. Dr. Joseph will lead participants in accessing each leadership pattern through dance, music, theatre, and visual arts techniques in this interactive session. Dr. AnnRené Joseph Improvisation Games and Technique:- An interactive workshop designed for all levels of improv skill, this workshop will focus on the basic elements and techniques of improvisation through exercises and games leading to the long-form narrative style known as the "Harold." Deb Currier Introduction to Viewpoints - Up and moving, we’ll explore the nine Viewpoints of Space and Time and discuss how they provide a common vocabulary for theatre artists as well as build connection and presence between actors in performance. Rich Brown The Laban Movement Technique for Character Creation - This interactive and fun workshop will outline the basic techniques of the Laban method, a unique and easily applied physicality technique for actors (and dancers). Time will also be allotted for those with prepared monlogues to apply this technique to discover new and useful character physicality and vocal life. Deb Currier The Living Mask - Using masks created by master mask maker Kate Braidwood, the WONDERHEADS will introduce the fundamental process by which they bring a mask and story to life. Through a series of games and guided exercises, participants will focus on developing a greater understanding of physical expression and articulation, and leave with a set of tools to help them better express themselves both on stage and off. Andrew Phoenix, Co-Head WONDERHEADS WONDERHEADS is a multi award winning physical theatre company specializing in mask performance and exquisite visual storytelling for adults and children. Their work is performed in full-face mask, a wordless, whimsical form rarely seen on North American stages. Co-Founders Kate Braidwood and Andrew Phoenix hold MFAs in Ensemble Based Physical Theatre from Dell’Arte International, and make their home in Portland, OR. LOVERS IN SHAKESPEARE’S TWELFTH NIGHT- Through the words of Orsino, Olivia, Viola, Sebastian, and Malvolio, we will explore the meaning of love in this play—as well as sorting out who loves whom! (25 Max) Cynthia White Moving Lights and Lighting Technology- Graduating students will lead a practical workshop on moving and intelligent lighting fixtures. Mainstage Charlie Weber NAPS - Did you know that you can take a NAP in 30 seconds? NAPS are universal and will benefit you in more ways than just feeling refreshed. Join us as we make napping plain and simple. One thing I would like to bring to (insert state here) is raising money for The Lincoln Experience, and all I need is a minute! Allyssa Jewell Pyschophysical Acting, Grotowski’s Plastiques - Up and moving, we’ll explore how the actor combines the imagination (outside imagery) and the body to evoke emotion. Plastiques are body isolation exercises designed to discover specificity within the actor’s body via reacting rather than acting. Rich Brown Rasaboxes - Experimentation with Raw Emotion - The rasaboxes, originated by Richard Schechner and developed by East Coast Artists in New York City, train performers and others to be what Antonin Artaud called “ athletes of emotions.” An exploration of eight emotional states (“rasas”) as described and theorized in the Natayasastra, an ancient Indian manual of performance, the goal of the Rasaboxes training is to develop the emotional, vocal, and movement abilities of performers. Marcie Colleen THE SCOTTISH PLAY by William Shakespeare: Sex, Power, and Magic as Seen through the Characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth- limit 25 students In this workshop, we will use text analysis to define a shared world of the play and the roles of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth within that specific world. We will also look at guidelines and principles for creating ADAPTATIONS of Shakespeare’s Scottish Play. When is an adaptation legitimate and interesting and when does it rip out the heart of a classic play? (25 Max) Cynthia White Six Ways to Hit Your Mark - How do you define leadership? The International Thespian Officers define leadership in six different ways, and you will learn how. Whether it is individualized or with a team, leaders are active in every occasion. Come receive leadership advice from advocates around the country, and learn how to hit your own mark! ITO, Allyssa Jewell Slaps, Falls and Fisty Cuffs- Learn the basics and safety of unarmed stage combat including prat falls, punches, slaps, trips and hair pulls. Class limit of 24 Lee Ann Hittenberger Soukous Dance: African Hip Hop Social Dance - Soukous Dance and the new craze Azonto is created by the African Youth from all over the World Everyone and All ages are welcome! Come whine your waist and enjoy the latest Ghanian /Naija club music with movements performed on Broadway stages. Oblong scarfs or sarong are used to grace your waistline. Mama Ye Ye Sword fighting - Students will learn basic elements of swordfighting and fencing for the stage and create their own fight. I prefer to just do one of the days unless you need me for both. Thank you for having me!! Heidi Fredericks Tablework - Unlocking the Actor/Director Relationship How does a director approach table work and best communicate with actors to shape performances under a unified vision? We will explore the actor/director relationship and how to craft connection, specificity, and meaning to unlock the door to an organic process that begins with script, works with impulses to guide blocking, and ultimately results in grounded, active, and driven performance. Amy Feinberg Tablework - Unlocking the Actor/Director Relationship- teachers only. How does a director approach table work and best communicate with actors to shape performances under a unified vision? We will explore the actor/director relationship and how to craft connection, specificity, and meaning to unlock the door to an organic process that begins with script, works with impulses to guide blocking, and ultimately results in grounded, active, and driven performance. Amy Feinberg Tech Portfolio and IE Events - Unraveling the mysteries of IE Tech or how to succeed at tech competitions without a huge hassle. This workshop is for BOTH teachers and students who are interested in how Tech IE works and how to document tech work in a portfolio. Learn how to take apart an IE guideline and insure success for competitions by participating in the analysis of an IE Rubric. Helpful hints for mastery of the Tech IE. Leslie Day. Technical Showcase Interviews-Interviews of participants competing in Tech Events following the IE Rubric for Thespians. Students and teachers will be encouraged to view the IE projects and watch individual interviews. A great way to learn what Tech IE is all about. Leslie Day West African Dance for Beginners - African Movement and Dance for Beginners is designed for any student who always wanted to try something new and exciting. Here is your opportunity to have fun while actually learning basic West African Dances. No Skinny jeans or tight clothing. Sarongs and wide skirts are encouraged. Bring a friend. Mama Ye Ye West African Djembe Dances for Beginners - Djembe is a very popular African hour shaped drum now played all over the world. Learn and experience the dances/ movements for this drum. Each time this workshop meets we will learn a different dance with song. Sarongs are encouraged. No skinny Jeans or restricted clothing. Mama Ye Ye 3D-Printing for Set Design limit 20 students Location: Design Lab. WWU design faculty will lead a practical workshop on 3D-printing technology for the theatre. Limit 20 Students Dipu Gupta
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